eucalyptus
noun
eu·ca·lyp·tus
ˌyü-kə-ˈlip-təs 
plural eucalypti
ˌyü-kə-ˈlip-ˌtī
-ˌtē
or eucalyptuses
-ˌtē
or eucalyptuses
: any of a genus (Eucalyptus) of mostly Australian evergreen trees or rarely shrubs of the myrtle family that have rigid entire leaves and umbellate flowers and are widely cultivated for their gums, resins, oils, and woods
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Visit the Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove from November to February to see thousands of Monarch butterflies gathered in the eucalyptus trees.
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Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 5 Feb. 2025
Ripe red cherry, raspberry, eucalyptus, and juniper berry flavors ply the palate and wind down to leave a silky, satisfying feeling in the mouth.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
There was talk a couple of years ago about UCSD cutting down the very flammable eucalyptus trees and replacing them with more fire-retardant vegetation.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
The nose features the spice and herbal notes characteristic of rye whiskeys, with pine, mint, and eucalyptus notes followed by citrus zest, floral potpourri, and herbal aromas.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 5 Feb. 2025
Ripe red cherry, raspberry, eucalyptus, and juniper berry flavors ply the palate and wind down to leave a silky, satisfying feeling in the mouth.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
There was talk a couple of years ago about UCSD cutting down the very flammable eucalyptus trees and replacing them with more fire-retardant vegetation.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
The nose features the spice and herbal notes characteristic of rye whiskeys, with pine, mint, and eucalyptus notes followed by citrus zest, floral potpourri, and herbal aromas.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Eucalyptus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eucalyptus. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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eucalyptus
noun
eu·ca·lyp·tus
ˌyü-kə-ˈlip-təs
plural eucalypti
-ˌtī
-ˌtē
or eucalyptuses
: any of a genus of mostly Australian evergreen trees of the myrtle family including many that are widely cultivated for their gums, resins, oils, and useful woods
Medical Definition
eucalyptus
noun
eu·ca·lyp·tus
ˌyü-kə-ˈlip-təs
1
capitalized
: a genus of mostly Australian evergreen trees or rarely shrubs of the myrtle family that have rigid entire leaves and umbellate flowers and are widely cultivated for their gums, resins, oils, and useful woods
eucalyptus
adjective
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